De Gregori is an album by Italian singer-songwriter Francesco De Gregori

Francesco De Gregori

Francesco De Gregori is an Italian singer-songwriter. He is popularly known as "Il Principe Poeta" , a nickname referring to the elegance of his lyrics.-1970s:...

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RCA

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The album

De Gregori was released after a period in which the author had retired from music, working as a clerk in a bookshop. The composition of the album's most famous track, "Generale", convinced him to return as a full-time singer-songwriter.

"Raggio di sole" is dedicated to De Gregori's recently-born twins. "Due zingari" features saxophone parts by the renowned Italian jazz musician Mario Schiano

Mario Schiano

Mario Schiano was an Italian alto saxophonist and soprano saxophonist associated with avant-garde/free jazz.He was born in Naples...

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Track listing

1. "Generale" – 4:19
2. "Natale" – 2:35
3. "L'impiccato" – 3:59
4. "Babbo in prigione" – 2:10
5. "Renoir" – 2:37
6. "Renoir (seconda versione)" – 2:22
7. "Il '56" – 3:05
8. "La campana" – 3:38
9. "Raggio di sole" – 3:08
10. "Due zingari" – 4:16

All songs written by Francesco De Gregori.

Personnel

• Francesco De Gregori – Vocals, Producer
• Mario Scardala – Artwork
• Marion Scott – Bass (Electric)
• George Sims – Chitarrone